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Chai Society Picnic at Beth El
Tuesday, Jul 29th 11:30a to 1:00pThe Chai Society invites you to a picnic at Beth El on Tuesday, July 29, at 11:30am. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers, along with all the trimmings. We will be treated to entertaining music by Walter Mamlok on the clarinet, and Michael Schiano on the accordion. There will be a charge of $10 for our summer picnic. We'll gather rain or shine!

Shabbat Under the Stars
Friday, Aug 22nd 5:30p to 7:30pJoin us for an outdoor, family-friendly service and congregational dinner. Please RSVP by August 26 at noon.

Shabbat Playgroup in the Park
Shabbat, Aug 23rd 3:00p to 5:00pCalling all 0-5 year olds and their grown-ups: come find your people at the park! Join Dr. Eliyahu and your Beth El friends for a relaxed Shabbat afternoon at Eisenhower Park. We will provide cold drinks and summer treats! Note: will be canceled in case of rain. RSVPs requested but not required. Click in to RSVP!

Men's Club Outing to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Portland Sea Dogs
Sunday, Aug 31st 12:00p to 4:00pBack by popular demand! Join the Men’s Club at Dunkin’ Donuts Park to see the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies affiliate) play the Portland Sea Dogs (the Boston Red Sox minor league affiliate)! Our seats, in the Hartford Terrace section along the first-base side, are in a shaded, private section. Your ticket will allow you free exclusive access to the Yard Goats Club, an air conditioned indoor section with great views of the game, comfortable seating, and higher-end food and liquor options not available at the general concession stands. And yes, fries, hot dogs, and beer are also available there. You can go to this private section when you want to take a break from your field seats, get refreshments, and schmooze with others. Our group will be recognized at the game. There will be a shout out for the Beth El Men's Club! One of us will get to throw out a first pitch! There may be other surprises! Kids run the bases after the game! Tickets are limited, so you are urged to put in your RSVP as soon as possible. You may request to be seated with others who are placing their RSVP separately.

Beth El Block Party
Sunday, Sep 7th 11:30a to 1:00pThis event is free and open to the public! Prospective members encouraged to join us!

Sukkah Hop
Sunday, Oct 12th 4:00p to 7:00pEnjoy the sixth day of Sukkot with Beth El Families and participate in the mitzvah of eating in Sukkah. We will be hosted at various Sukkot. Free and open to all, but only to those who RSVP by Tuesday, October 7th at noon.

Distinguished Service Award Banquet
Thursday, Oct 16th 6:00p to 9:00pThe DSA Banquet will be held on Thursday, October 16, from 6pm - 9pm, honoring Robin Santiago and Michael Schenker for their extraordinary service to Beth El Temple, the Greater Hartford Community, and the Jewish Community! Please join us!

Shababa
Friday, Nov 21st 5:30p to 7:00pShababa is a fun, engaging “service” for our youngest generation. All children ~8 and under (and their siblings, parents, and grandparents) are welcome to experience the joy of Shabbat with dancing, singing, stories, prayers and children's dinner. RSVP today! Sponsorship opportunities are available – for just $50 you can celebrate a child’s birthday by sponsoring a Shababa. To sponsor a dinner, please contact Dr. Eliyahu Krigel (ekrigel@bethelwh.org or 860-233-9696).

Who Wants S'more Havdallah
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 13th 6:00p to 7:00pFamilies with children ages 0-18 are invited to join us for Havdallah, a campfire, s'mores and singing! We hope you will join us as we mark the transition from Shabbat into the rest of the week. Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 9th at noon.

World Wide Wrap & Morning Minyan
Sunday, Feb 8th 9:00a to 11:30aWe invite you to join us for the mitzvah of wrapping tefillin in a special minyan service celebrating the World Wide Wrap with our Men's Club! 3rd – 7th graders will be invited to make their own set of tefillin thanks to Men's Club as part of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs's (FJMC) "Build a Pair" program.
Contact Us
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Office Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm
SULAM Beth El Educational Program:
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 18 , 2025Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, Jun 18th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash", a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025Exploring the Siddur: A deep dive into the language, meaning, music, and origins of our prayers
Shabbat, Jul 12th 5:30p to 7:00p
Second Summer Saturdays: June 14, July 12, and August 9, 5:30-7:00 Join Rabbi Rosen and Rabbi Zerin on select Shabbat afternoons throughout the summer for a light dinner/Seudah Shleesheet, learning, and zemirot/Shabbat songs. Each week, we will take a deep dive into one or two of the prayers in our Siddur, exploring topics such as the meaning of the prayer, the way it functions in the service, the different biblical and rabbinic texts that it quotes or refers to, new and traditional musical settings for the prayer, ways that music enhances the meaning of the text, and the history of how the prayer came to be a fixture in our prayerbook. Adults and teens of all backgrounds are welcome to join; no prior knowledge of Hebrew or the Siddur necessary. Light dinner will be served RSVP required (click in to register!) $10 suggested donation per person -
Friday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2025Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Jul 25th 5:30p to 7:30p
All are invited to join Beth El friends for a Shabbat Potluck Picnic! We'll meet at a fellow member's home to celebrate Shabbat with food, singing, and community. Bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to share (details in the registration). RSVPs are required. Click in to register! -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 29 , 2025Chai Society Picnic at Beth El
Tuesday, Jul 29th 11:30a to 1:00p
The Chai Society invites you to a picnic at Beth El on Tuesday, July 29, at 11:30am. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers, along with all the trimmings. We will be treated to entertaining music by Walter Mamlok on the clarinet, and Michael Schiano on the accordion. There will be a charge of $10 for our summer picnic. We'll gather rain or shine!
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